Wordware Raises $30M to Make Building AI as Easy as Writing in Word

For decades, the landscape of software development has been dominated by one key player: code. It’s the backbone of everything, from the simplest apps to the most complex systems. But what if the very way we create software could be flipped on its head? What if AI development, instead of relying on a deep knowledge of programming languages, could be as easy as typing a sentence in English? That’s the bold vision of Wordware, a San Francisco startup that’s disrupting the traditional approach to AI creation.

Today, Wordware has just closed a $30 million seed round—one of the largest in Y Combinator’s history. This milestone, led by Spark Capital and supported by an impressive roster of investors including Felicis and Y Combinator, is not just about raising capital. It’s a statement about where the future of AI development is headed, and Wordware is positioning itself at the center of this transformation.

The startup has already built a full-stack operating system designed for AI development, where the focus is on creating powerful AI agents using natural language, rather than writing lines of complex code. It’s a dream come true for domain experts who may lack traditional coding skills but know exactly what they need from an AI tool. With hundreds of thousands of users already, including major companies like Instacart, Runway, and Metadata, Wordware is tapping into a massive unmet need. As Filip Kozera, Wordware’s co-founder and CEO, puts it: “We’re not just building a code-gen tool. We’re enabling a new paradigm where AI agents are the future of software.”

The company’s rise couldn’t come at a more critical time. In the enterprise world, the need for AI-driven solutions is urgent, yet companies face a massive talent bottleneck. Engineering talent is scarce and expensive, which leaves many organizations stalled when it comes to implementing AI. According to recent stats, inefficiencies in work cost the global economy $8.9 trillion each year, and most workers spend less than three hours a day on creative, meaningful tasks. Wordware is directly addressing this issue by putting AI development into the hands of those who know their business best—the domain experts—without requiring them to hire an army of software engineers.

Kozera draws a compelling parallel to Microsoft Excel’s impact on data analytics. Just as Excel made data manipulation accessible to millions of non-technical users, Wordware is aiming to do the same for AI. “Excel had 750 million active users. What they did for data, we want to do for AI,” he says. That’s a bold claim, but with Wordware’s current momentum, it’s a vision that’s gaining serious traction.

This ability to rapidly iterate and deploy AI solutions is already evident in the way customers are using the platform. At Instacart, a founder was able to lock himself in an office and, in just four days, build a new feature for their app—no AI engineers required. Meanwhile, Metadata, a customer in the advertising sector, uses Wordware’s platform to create AI agents that optimize advertising spend in real-time. The AI agent can take a simple query like “How should I allocate my resources for selling XYZ product in Brazil?” and generate a detailed report in under a minute, without any manual coding.

But Wordware’s ambitions go far beyond just making AI accessible to individual businesses. The startup’s larger goal is to become the dominant operating system for AI development. The battle to own this space is intense, with tech giants like Microsoft already making significant moves in the AI arena. Kozera, however, isn’t intimidated. “The answer is delivery,” he says. “As a startup, we can move faster and take risks that larger companies can’t afford to take.”

This dynamic approach has earned Wordware a reputation for breaking barriers. From a Product Hunt launch that broke their servers to the attention of major investors and customers, Wordware has proven that it’s not just another no-code platform. The company’s commitment to both accessibility and power ensures that users, whether they’re beginners or experienced engineers, can build truly sophisticated AI solutions.

And that’s where the $30 million comes in. The funds will help accelerate Wordware’s vision of revolutionizing AI development. The startup is focusing on building three key pillars for the AI operating system: a natural programming language (English), a unified development environment that’s like a super-powered Notion editor for AI, and enterprise-grade deployment tools that enable easy integration and customization. This will be a game-changer for industries looking to integrate AI without having to hire a large team of specialized engineers.

For Kozera, the mission isn’t just about the product. It’s about building a community. “We’ve already seen 350,000 builders bringing their AI visions to life, and 10 million people running agents built with Wordware. That’s what keeps us going,” he shares. “We want to empower the next 500 million builders—dreamers, experts, and innovators who’ve been waiting for their moment to create AI agents.”

This is a transformative time for AI development, and Wordware’s bold approach could very well define the future of how AI is built and deployed. With the backing of visionary investors like Spark Capital, who have previously supported companies such as Discord, Oculus, and Scale.ai, Wordware is primed to lead the way. “There’s a potential to build a multi-trillion-dollar company in this space,” Kozera says. “It’s going to be a battle, but it’s a battle I want to fight.”

So, what’s next for Wordware? In early 2025, the company plans to expand its platform to enable individual users to automate personal workflows using the engine, further democratizing AI development. With the foundation in place, it’s clear that Wordware’s mission is far from over—this is just the beginning.

If you’re excited about what Wordware is building and want to be part of this next chapter in AI development, you can join their team and help shape the future of how the world builds with AI.